Prosecution initiated against individuals for forging official documents of agencies and organizations.

The Investigation Police Department of Thai Hoa town (Nghe An province) has just issued a decision to initiate a criminal case and prosecute Nguyen Duc Tinh (born in 1987), residing in Long Hung commune, Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province, for the crime of forging documents of agencies and organizations.

Previously, through intelligence gathering, the Thai Hoa Town Police discovered a ring producing counterfeit seals and documents of agencies and organizations. They reported this to the provincial police leadership and requested permission to establish a special case to focus on verifying, investigating, and clarifying the matter.

Using a coordinated approach involving various investigative techniques, the task force determined that this network was highly organized, with the participation of numerous individuals; each with a specific role, from the ringleader and producers to collaborators responsible for advertising and transactions.

This group exploited cyberspace, particularly social media platforms, to promote document forgery services and expand their customer network. They promised quick and secure services, attracting numerous collaborators nationwide, forming a widespread network of "branches."

After a period of meticulous investigation, the special task force identified the ringleader as Nguyen Duc Tinh, who played a direct role in the production, distribution, and operation of the network.

Gathering evidence, consolidating files, determining that the opportune moment to crack the case had arrived, and with the approval of the Provincial Police leadership, the Thai Hoa Town Police deployed 10 task forces to participate in the investigation. One task force directly went to Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, to investigate and arrest the ringleader; the remaining teams verified information and interviewed related individuals.

Accordingly, on December 15, 2024, the town's police successfully cracked the case and arrested Nguyen Duc Tinh. During an urgent search of the suspect's temporary residence at RD38/08, Long Hung resettlement area, Phuoc Hoi hamlet, Long Hung commune, Bien Hoa city, authorities seized hundreds of forged documents, including: university diplomas, various certificates, press cards, vehicle registration certificates, identity cards, inspection stamps… and many tools and machines used for forging documents, such as: computers, color printers, laminating machines, blank diplomas, blank certificates…

Through further investigation, the task force arrested two individuals: Hoang Thanh Tuyen (born in 1996), residing in Yen Khanh commune, Yen Yen district, Nam Dinh province, and Nguyen Tuan Thong (born in 1997), residing in Bau Can commune, Chu Prong district, Gia Lai province, who played active roles in the drug trafficking ring.

At the investigative agency, Nguyen Duc Tinh confessed to his crimes. According to his confession, from the beginning of 2024 until now, he has successfully forged thousands of documents and papers of various kinds for clients nationwide; for each forged document, he earned between 3 and 5 million VND.

The fake documents were ordered by customers for the purpose of applying for jobs, legitimizing qualifications, and other applications. In particular, the perpetrators also forged summonses from the police to carry out illegal activities.

Currently, the investigation into this case is ongoing and being expanded.